The former IT Director at a Warwick supplier of precision tubing and fabricated metal components has been charged in federal court in Providence with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for allegedly embezzling more than $1M from the company, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Charging documents allege that Juan Hicks, 47, of New Bedford, […]
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Mishka
Meet your new best friend, Mishka – this week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Mishka is an 8-month-old female Husky, Siberian/Mix. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Mishka; Meet Mishka! She is a gorgeous husky/mix pup who also happens to […]
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Newport Car Museum hosts ‘Santa Clause For A Cause’, benefit for Four Hearts Foundation
Over 170 families skipped the mall and instead visited “Santa Clause for a Cause” at the Newport Car Museum on Sunday (Dec. 4). The event benefitted the Four Hearts Foundation in its focused effort to rebuild the Portsmouth (R.I.) Community Playground. In addition to telling Santa what they wanted for Christmas (and receiving a professional photo of it), kids […]
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Pawtucket settles ACLU suit over political signs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The city of Pawtucket is lifting restrictions on political campaign signs under a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island, officials said Tuesday. The ACLU filed suit in July on behalf of two Democratic candidates for the state legislature who were told by city officials that they and […]
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Inflation is significantly stressing 75% of Americans—here’s how they’re making ends meet
If you drive a car, buy groceries, eat out at restaurants, or have spent money on pretty much anything in the United States in the last 12 months, you’ve likely felt the impact of this period of record-high inflation. Inflation hit its highest point in 40 years in June 2022, with prices for all consumer […]
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BankNewport grows opportunity for STEAM learning at Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm
BankNewport has provided funding to support a sunshade at the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm. The farm is a partnership between Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District and Portsmouth Middle School. The after-school program and summer camp, led by Portsmouth School District Science Coach Margie Brennan, teaches kids about sustainable agriculture. The funding will allow the farm to […]
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$50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Middletown
Saturday’s Powerball drawing resulted in a $50,000 winning ticket, which was sold at Neon Marketplace in Middletown, according to Rhode Island Lottery. Saturday’s winning numbers were 06-13-33-36-37 and the Powerball was 07. The winning ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball number to win $50,000. Had the winner purchased the Power Play feature, the prize would have been […]
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Newport Performing Arts Center Board hires national consultant, hopeful of reviving fundraising effort
The board of the Newport Performing Arts Center has hired a national theater consultant, hopeful of revitalizing its fundraising efforts to restore the historic Opera House on Washington Square to its former opulence. The restoration project has been ongoing for more than two decades, a massive project that once was projected to cost $26 million, […]
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Top holiday toys from the year you were born
The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s the perfect time to dive into the history of iconic gifts—and for Americans to gear up accordingly and look out for the best deals. For retailers, it means lining physical and virtual shelves with the most popular toys and newest gadgets. Toy shopping has transformed over […]
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Former B’s coach Cassidy wins; Boston’s home streak ends
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights made former Boston coach Bruce Cassidy’s return a success on Reilly Smith’s score in the fifth round of the shootout, beating the Bruins 4-3 to end their NHL-record for home victories to open a season at 14 games on Monday night. The 57-year-old […]
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Newport woman appointed to serve as a conservator for a disabled veteran sentenced to jail for stealing the veteran’s federal benefits
BOSTON – A Rhode Island woman, formerly of North Easton, Mass. was sentenced on Dec. 2, 2022, in federal court in Boston for stealing approximately $74,000 in Veteran Affairs (VA) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) benefits from a veteran she was supposed to be protecting, according to a press release from the United States […]
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Providence man sentenced for distributing Meth Pills
A Providence man who, on multiple occasions, while under surveillance by members of the Rhode Island DEA Drug Task Force, sold pills containing methamphetamine, was sentenced today to three years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Jamont Patrick, 30, arrested in November 2021, pleaded guilty in November to a charge of […]
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Tips for hassle-free holiday travel
It’s that time of year again when travelers start planning for holiday travel, looking for the best maldives packages for couple—if they haven’t already started. After a couple of arduous years of restrictions and continued inflation, Americans are especially determined to get a glimpse of new scenery and travel out of town to visit loved […]
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Quonset celebrates 13,000 jobs
The Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) announced today that more than 13,000 people now work at Quonset Business Park. Governor Dan McKee, Senator Jack Reed, and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined state and local officials to mark the major milestone for Rhode Island at one of the nation’s leading business parks. Quonset is now home to 228 […]
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Newport Firefighters hosting 2022 Holiday Toy Drive, Dec. 5 – 20
The Newport Firefighters are holding their Annual Toy Drive starting Monday, December 5th, and running through December 20th. Over the previous decade, the Firefighters have worked with Child and Family Services to get these donations to local families in need. Last year with your help, they were able to help Newport-area families make the holiday […]
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Benefit Piano Recital to help Choral Collective of Newport County bring music to children
Nathaniel Baker, an accomplished Rhode Island pianist, will give a Benefit Classical Music Piano Recital on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of Peace Dale Congregational Church, 261 Columbia St., Wakefield, RI. Baker will present selections by Bach, Schumann, Villa-Lobos, Chopin, Debussy and Liszt. Proceeds from the concert will help bring […]
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DEM advises identifying potential snow disposal sites to prevent contamination of water supplies this winter
With the region’s temperature cooling and snowfall likely in the coming weeks, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding businesses, households, community groups, and state and local government agencies to begin preparations for snow disposal. DEM has developed guidelines to assist organizations with selecting and preparing snow collection sites to minimize impacts […]
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Top stories this week on What’sUpNewp
It was a busy week in and around Newport. Here are the stories that were catching the attention of readers the most this week. In case you missed it, here are local obituaries from this week.
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Demand for gasoline is falling as Americans prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday – typically a time when many venture away from home to visit family and friends. That’s according to Energy Information Administration data showing that less people are filling up their tanks and more supply is coming online, pushing prices downward slightly. The national […]
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State, Local, Federal, and Environmental leaders will mark the 50th Anniversary of The Clean Water Act on Dec. 5
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will welcome Governor Dan McKee, Treasurer Seth Magaziner, members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation, leaders of environmental advocacy organizations, and local, state, and federal partners in an event on Monday, Dec. 5, marking the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act (CWA). “Implemented in 1972, the CWA is a bedrock […]
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Bristol County among ‘best rural counties for retirees in America’
The retirement years are meant to be the golden years—a period in life when your time is truly your own to enjoy. For many retirees in the United States, that means finding the perfect location that meets at the intersection of low cost of living with a high quality of life. By the time people […]
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Gale Warning is in effect for Narragansett Bay on Saturday
The National Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning for Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island coastal waters, and Massachusetts coastal waters. The warning, which is in effect from 9 am to 6 pm on Saturday, December 3, warns that strong winds will cause hazardous seas, which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Gale Warning […]
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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Dec. 3 – 10)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates December 4 – 10, 2022 Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge Westbound Right Lane Closure 12/5 – 9 […]
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List: Providence is coldest city in Rhode Island
The warm months of the year are often remembered as a time of adventure and excitement but after a long summer of often record-setting high temperatures, many are ready to embrace the cooler weather that autumn and winter typically bring. While not every state gets particularly cold—especially places with notoriously mild winters like Florida and […]
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What winter was like the year you were born
The United States has seen a wide range of winters over the past century—everything from warm, mild years where folks could stroll leisurely through parks in February to turbulent, frigid seasons where people had to hunker down inside. There were years when blizzards swept in unannounced, covering huge swaths of the country in blankets of […]